Workforce & Financial Literacy Director

Salary : $62,400 - $65,000 Annually

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The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.

Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and LEAP career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Jamaica YMCA is seeking a Workforce & Financial Literacy Director who will provide direct supervision over the Citibank / YMCA partnership initiative to make transformational investments to support the economic empowerment of 750 New Yorkers in Jamaica, Queens, including many diagnosed with HIV / AIDS, a population that faces unique barriers to securing employment.

The Program Director will also oversee Financial Coaching and Job Training Workshops. This work will help participants gain lifelong skills and facilitate their transition to stable housing and successful careers.

Benefits :

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.

e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and / or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience is required.
• Three (3) - five (5) years of practical experience working with underserved communities in financial literacy and workforce development.
• Experience implementing Specific Contract Goals.
• Proven ability to effectively accomplish goals and deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Experience collaborating and maintaining relationships with external partners.
• Ability to generate clear, concise information and to vary writing styles to meet the needs of various audiences.
• Initiative to create and develop new processes, procedures, and policies.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality, credibility, and professionalism.
• Ability to work and collaborate with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to a wide variety of audiences.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a Transitional Housing environment is preferred.

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